For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,623 students in Selma City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Selma City School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
2,623 Students
749,048 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
42,948 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Selma City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
2,399 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
92%
32%
# White Students
134 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
5%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
192
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
198
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
171
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
164
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
201
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
222
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
295
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
204
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,775 is higher than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,937 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,775
$12,910
Spending / Student
$12,937
$12,130
Best Selma City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1816 Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Summerfield Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1675
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1675
Grades: 7-8
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
School Of Discovery Genesis Center
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
709 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Saints Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Grades: 4-12
| 272 students
Rank: #88.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Selma High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix School
Alternative School
501 Plant St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1718
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1718
Grades: 4-11
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Selma City School District?
Selma City School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,623 students.
What is the rank of Selma City School District?
Selma City School District is ranked #125 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Selma City School District?
92% of Selma City School District students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Selma City School District?
Selma City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Selma City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,937 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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